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How to hack your microbiome for lifelong health
October 22, 2025Dr. Brett Finlay offers tips on how to leverage microorganisms in your body to promote healthy living and aging. Read More >

How babies learn language, and what parents can do to help
October 20, 2025UBC speech sciences expert Dr. Alexis Black shares tips on supporting children’s healthy language development — from even before they’re born. Read More >

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight
October 17, 2025The research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity on appetite control. Read More >

UBC’s seed2STEM honoured with City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award
October 16, 2025The seed2STEM summer program is creating culturally safe pathways for Indigenous high school students to participate in STEM research. Read More >

Emerging UBC Medicine researchers receive 2025 Health Research BC Trainee Awards
October 15, 2025Researchers are addressing key health topics including youth mental health, stroke recovery and more. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $1.3 million from CFI for innovative research infrastructure
October 10, 2025Projects will drive discovery and innovation in key areas like cancer, brain health and genomics. Read More >

RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
October 9, 2025As Canada rolls out new tools to prevent RSV in children, new UBC research highlights importance of protecting the most vulnerable. Read More >

UBC researchers lead national project to strengthen access to abortion care
October 6, 2025UBC researchers are working with partner organizations nationwide to address barriers for underserved communities. Read More >

UBC expands two health profession programs to Vancouver Island
October 6, 2025People on Vancouver Island can now train closer to home for careers in physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the expansion of UBC’s programs to Vancouver Island.   Read More >

UBC-developed enzymes power first human test of universal donor organs
October 3, 2025The successful transplantation test marks a major step toward more compatible, accessible organ donations. Read More >